🌱 Flu Shot Drive-Thru In County + Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony In Canton

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening around town. Today's issue includes:

• Flu shots offered in Cherokee County.
• Possible Listeria outbreak in certain cheeses.
• Ribbon cutting ceremony to be held for the Archer Street Parking Deck.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 75 Low: 51.

Here are the top five stories in and around Canton-Sixes today:

1. The North Georgia Health District will be offering flu shots on Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The flu shots will be administered at a drive-thru at the Cherokee County Health Department in Woodstock. The flu shot is of no cost to those with acceptable health insurance plans. More information can be found here. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. Old Europe Cheese, Inc., has issued a voluntary recall after a possible Listeria outbreak. Old Europe Cheese, Inc., is based in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and distributes its products throughout the United States, including here in Georgia. Cases of Listeria have also been reported in California, Texas, Michigan, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, and reports indicate they may be linked to the company's Brie and Camembert cheese products. (WMTW Portland)
3. Looking for a new career opportunity that connects you with the greater Cherokee County community? Cherokee County is looking to hire for multiple full-time positions, including a water aerobics instructor, a part-time lab technician, and a bus driver. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Cherokee County)
4. The City of Canton will host a ribbon cutting for the Archer Street Parking Deck on Tuesday. The parking deck will double the number of parking spaces available and includes 10 EV charging stations and a solar array on the top of the structure to help decrease utility costs for City Hall. The ribbon cutting will begin at 5 p.m. (City of Canton via Facebook)
5. In nearby Cumming, the Annual Cumming Lantern Parade will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. this year to recognize survivors of cancer. The event is hosted by the American Cancer Society of Forsyth County and floating lanterns will be available for purchase. The lanterns will float on the pond at Lou Sobh Amphitheater, creating a beautiful tribute well worth the 45-minute drive from the Canton-Sixes area. (Forsyth County News Online)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Canton Fall Cornhole League At Reformation Brewery (6:30 PM)
• City Council Work Session At Holly Springs City Hall (7:00 PM)
• Adaptive Athletes Program At CrossFit Holly Springs (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Your mental health matters. The Canton Police Department reminds residents that 988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
• Join the Sequoyah Regional Library this holiday season for the annual Festival of Trees! Want to set up a tree? Visit the library website to find registration forms for R.T. Jones Memorial Library and Gilmer County Library. (Sequoyah Regional Library via Facebook)
• The City of Canton, Downtown Canton, and Northside Hospital Cherokee invite the community to the 1st Annual ‘Think Pink Cherokee’ Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. The event was previously postponed due to inclement weather and will now be held on Saturday, Oct. 2 in downtown Canton. (City of Canton via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.